cynicism (ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm
)
Definitions
noun
- the attitude or beliefs of a cynic
- a cynical action, remark, idea, etc
Quotations
"Cynicism is intellectual dandyism without the coxcomb's feathers"
Usage examples
He couldn't spend his life wrapped in cynicism , brooding about the past.
, Wall Games (1990)The laboratory whiteboard, Gilbey points out, is a place where months of distilled wisdom, irony and cynicism get recorded.
New Scientist (2004)In a world where cynicism is pervasive, at least Elwood is good at damage control.
Globe and Mail (2003)The panel approached the whole exercise with sufficient cynicism that you knew anyone who said `Hey!
Independent (1998)For now, the DTI maintains a semblance of cynicism about the returns from space.
, LEND ME YOUR EARS (2003)